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1/14/2010

Plush Team for Haitian Relief

In an effort the help raise money for the victims of the Earthquake in Haiti, many Plush Team members are donating plush sales at the Plush Team store on Etsy. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross.

To help out, I've donated my three Tiny Turtles. The little guys have been outfitted with a lobster clasp so that they can be hung on a zipper or key ring, or used as a pendant. They also feature 3 glass beads, symbolizing the 1 in 3 Haitian people affected by the earthquake.

If the turtles aren't your thing, the Plush Team has listed some other great stuff as well. There are a couple of AbbyDid'snailbiters and adorable baby owls from Needlings, not to mention new items being added every day!

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What is amigurumi?

Amigurumi(編み包み) is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals and anthropomorphic creatures. The word is derived from a combination of the Japanese words ami, meaning crocheted or knitted, and nuigurumi, meaning stuffed doll. Amigurumi are typically cute animals (such as bears, rabbits, cats, dogs, etc.), but can include inanimate objects endowed with anthropomorphic features. Amigurumi can be either knitted or crocheted. In recent years crocheted amigurumi are more popular and more commonly seen.